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As a Finnish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I have noticed that learning specialized vocabulary related to science and technology can be daunting. However, it is an essential component of mastering Finnish as it enhances your ability to communicate effectively in various contexts. Here are some of the most important scientific and technological concepts and advances in Finnish.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Parts of the Body & Clothes.
Biology
Genetics
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| geeni | /ˈɡe͡ɪni/ | gene |
| DNA | /ˌde͡ɪɛnˈeɪ/ | DNA |
| RNA | /ˌɑrɛˈɛnɑ/ | RNA |
| tumallinen solu | /ˈtumɑllinen ˈsolu/ | eukaryotic cell |
| tumaton solu | /ˈtumɑton ˈsolu/ | prokaryotic cell |
- geeni - A segment of DNA that is a unit of hereditary information.
- DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions.
- RNA - Ribonucleic acid, a molecule that is necessary for Protein synthesis.
- Tumallinen solu - Eukaryotic cells are the more complex of the two types of cells and have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Tumaton solu - A prokaryotic cell has genetic material that is not separated from the rest of the cell by a nuclear membrane.
Physiology
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sydän | /ˈsydæn/ | heart |
| hengitys | /ˈheŋɪtys/ | respiration |
| veri | /ˈʋeri/ | blood |
| solu | /ˈsolu/ | cell |
| suolisto | /ˈsuɔlisto/ | intestine |
- Sydän - The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
- Hengitys - The act of breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
- Veri - The fluid that circulates throughout the body delivering nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and removing waste.
- Solu - The basic unit of life; the smallest unit capable of living on its own.
- Suolisto - The digestive system which includes the intestine and stomach.
Physics
Mechanics
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| liike | /ˈliike/ | motion |
| nopeus | /ˈnopeus/ | velocity |
| kiihtyvyys | /ˈkiːhtyʋyːs/ | acceleration |
| voima | /ˈʋoimɑ/ | force |
| energia | /ˈenergiɑ/ | energy |
- Liike - Physical movement in space and time.
- Nopeus - The rate at which the position of an object changes.
- Kiihtyvyys - The rate at which an object changes its velocity.
- Voima - A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.
- Energeia - The capacity of a physical system to do work.
Astronomy
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tähti | /ˈtæhti/ | star |
| planeetta | /plæneˈetːæ/ | planet |
| aurinko | /ˈɑurinko/ | sun |
| kuu | /kuː/ | moon |
| avaruus | /ˈɑvɑruːs/ | space |
- Tähti - A celestial object that creates light and heat through nuclear reactions.
- Planeetta - A celestial body that orbits a star and is not a satellite of a planet.
- Aurinko - A star at the center of the solar system.
- Kuu - The natural satellite of the Earth.
- Avaruus - The physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Technology
Computing
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tietokone | /ˈtietoˌkone/ | computer |
| ohjelmisto | /ˈohjelmisto/ | software |
| laitteisto | /ˈlɑitteisto/ | hardware |
| internet | /ˈinternɛt/ | internet |
| tietoturva | /ˈtietoturva/ | computer security |
- Tietokone - An electronic device for storing, processing, and displaying data.
- Ohjelmisto - Computer programs that run on a computer.
- Laitteisto - Physical components of a computer system.
- Internet - A global network of interconnected computers.
- Tietoturva - Measures taken to protect computer systems and networks from malicious attacks.
Telecommunications
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| matkapuhelin | /ˈmɑtkɑpuhelin/ | mobile phone |
| tekstiviesti | /ˈtekstiˌʋiesti/ | text message |
| internet-puhelu | /ˈinternɛt-ˌpuhelu/ | internet call |
| videopuhelu | /ˈʋideoˌpuhelu/ | video call |
| tietoliikenne | /ˈtietoliˌkenne/ | telecommunications |
- Matkapuhelin - A portable electronic device for making calls and sending text messages.
- Tekstiviesti - A short text message sent between mobile phones.
- Internet-puhelu - A telephone call made over the internet.
- Videopuhelu - A telephone call that includes a visual component, such as video footage.
- Tietoliikenne - Transmission and reception of data and information between two or more points without physical connection.
Sources
Other Lessons
- How to say Good Bye?
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Animals
- Problems in Finnish
- Time
- Health
- Colors and Shapes
- Greetings and Introductions
- Family and Relationships
- Idiomatic Expressions